Debenham, Suffolk, England - One-Place Study

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1914-1915 Star

1914-1915 Star

Established in December 1918.

Physical Description - The decoration consists of a lacquered bronze star, the uppermost ray of the star taking the form of the imperial crown.
Resting on the face of the star is a pair of crossed swords, and, on them, is a circular oak wreath. A scroll winds around the swords : it is inscribed
with the date "1914-15" The ribbon is red merging into white and then into blue.

It is very similar to the 1914 Star but it was issued to a much wider range of
recipients. Broadly speaking it was awarded to all who served in any theatre of war against Germany between 5th August 1914 and 31st December 1915,
except those eligible for the 1914 Star. Similarly, those who received the Africa General Service Medal or the Sudan 1910 Medal were not eligible for the award.

Like the 1914 Star, the 1914-15 Star was not awarded alone. The recipient had
to have received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.

The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it.